The holidays went well, thanks, but they were different. For the first time in a few years, I decided to spend an entire week at home around Christmas. This wasn’t my first option but it ended up as the most practical for a couple of reasons. First off, I was heading in to the first… Read more »
Posts Tagged: western new york
I Told A Few Of My Favorite Stories To A Website Back In Buffalo
A few weeks ago while I was in Los Angeles for The GRAMMYs, I received a Facebook message from Mary Friona. She is from my hometown of Niagara Falls and was a reporter at the NBC affiliate in Buffalo, WGRZ. Mary now runs a website called “Totally Buffalo” which features people, places and events throughout… Read more »
PHOTOS: A Perfectly-Timed Trip Home For The Holidays
Took me what, almost 10 years? But I finally figured it out. When I return home to visit family in Western New York for Christmas, I should stick around for about four nights. Here was my issue in years past: I would only visit my parents back in Niagara Falls about three times a year…. Read more »
PHOTOS: Labor-less Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend has become a weekend that I really, really look forward to. I’ve always enjoyed the holiday because it serves as a nice bridge between a hot-and-humid summer and a busy fall. Autumn is usually the most hectic time of year for me; ratings are most important this time of year, many artists… Read more »
VIDEO: I Almost Got A Model In Trouble
Chatted with DJ Pauly D, Aubrey O’Day, Willis McGahee and Jessica White – all stars of the new E! reality show “Famously Single.” We had a bit of fun.
PHOTOS: A Weekend In Buffalo Instead Of Vegas
On a normal year I spend the first weekend of the NCAA Basketball Tournament in Las Vegas. I traditionally travel alone but upon landing west, am greeted by a group of guys that I grew up with in Niagara Falls, NY. Now what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but specifics withheld, the three days… Read more »
PHOTOS: #LaborDayWeekend2015 Back In Western New York!
How did I spend my #LaborDayWeekend2015? Well, given that it’s the last time before Christmas I’ll get to visit my family in Niagara Falls, I traveled back to Western New York. This trip was a bit different from past years; my colleague in Scranton Danny had NEVER BEEN to Buffalo before. So Saturday I hopped… Read more »
EXCLUSIVE: The Goo Goo Dolls Finish LP, Will Tour Again After Summer Release
The wait is almost over for legions of Goo Goo Dolls fans everywhere: the Buffalo, NY band completed its ninth studio LP, for real this time. “I’m going to New York tomorrow to do the mastering, so I guess it’s finished,” revealed lead singer John Rzeznik. The front man along with fellow founding band mate… Read more »
WNY’er Not Making Me Proud…
Read this story on a kid from back in Western New York, who was picked up on suspicion of DUI. The article appeared in my hometown newspaper and first media employer, the Niagara Gazette.Please, don’t drink and drive.